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BF55 WUA

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,461 mi
Last recorded149,461 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Beetle68,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 149,461 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight lenses deteriorating

wear in o/s front top strut mounting

Pass 26 Nov 2021 142,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,768 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 131,425 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 131,425 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 118,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 118,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 107,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/c.a.t (7.1.2)

Front both tyres slight wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted but of a lockable type that still provides a lockable sealing arrangement

Fail 23 Nov 2017 107,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/c.a.t (7.1.2)

Front both tyres slight wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

temporary fuel cap fitted but of a lockable type that still provides a lockable sealing arrangement

Pass 28 Nov 2016 98,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 98,083 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 88,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 79,656 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 79,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 75,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Traction control warning light stays on.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 70,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Traction control warning light stays on.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,951 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,306 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE DISCS WITH SLIGHT JUDDER

NOTE NEW FRONT STEERING PARTS FITTED

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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BF55 WUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 68,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 WUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BF55 WUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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